Category History

The Jefferson Airplane

In summary The Jefferson Airplane Monument in Barnwell, South Carolina, is a unique roadside landmark featuring a retired aircraft that serves as a local point of interest and reflects the community’s appreciation for aviation history and distinctive attractions. This Historical…

City Hall & Bank of Barnwell

Barnwell City Hall operates from the historic Bank of Barnwell building (circa 1887), an iconic structure that originally housed the bank on the first floor and the law offices of prominent South Carolina Senator Edgar A. Brown on the second floor.

Barnwell County Courthouse

Located on the town's picturesque downtown circle, the historic Barnwell County Courthouse features Greek-inspired columns and a unique, free-standing vertical sundial that has remained a central landmark for the South Carolina community since it was erected in 1858.

Dr. George R. C. Todd House

Built around 1857 in downtown Barnwell, South Carolina, the historic Dr. George R. C. Todd House is best known as the final residence of Dr. George R. C. Todd, a Confederate surgeon who was the brother of Mary Todd Lincoln and brother-in-law of President Abraham Lincoln.

St. Peter’s Baptist Church

Soul legend James Brown was a member of St. Peter's Baptist Church (also known as St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church) in the Williston-Elko area. He converted, was baptized, and joined this congregation in 1979.